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Christmas Stuffed Shells on Holiday Table

Christmas Stuffed Shells

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These Christmas Stuffed Shells are creamy, cheesy, and the ultimate make-ahead holiday dinner that brings festive flavor with minimal stress.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 45 servings 1x

Ingredients

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20 jumbo pasta shells

2 cups ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for topping)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups marinara sauce

Optional: spinach, ground sausage, or red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Boil jumbo shells according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, herbs, and seasoning.
  3. Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture.
  4. Spread marinara on the bottom of a baking dish and arrange stuffed shells over it.
  5. Top with more marinara and mozzarella.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Make ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.

Add sautéed spinach or meat for variation.

Freeze unbaked shells for up to 3 months.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 shells
  • Calories: 425
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg